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OV53 MLE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,670 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,855 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,655 miles

205/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,655 miles

205/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,886 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,578 miles

205/55/16 n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and on limit

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,078 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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OV53 MLE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 MLE registered?

OV53 MLE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is OV53 MLE safe to buy?

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